Westport CT for reference, know there are other CT ers as BT ers.
Building out/finishing a basement. HVAC folks ran trunk lines and we are using steel framing to ‘soffit’ it in.
Top of slab to underside of ceiling framing is now 6′-6″, with ceiling sheet rock and with ditra plus tile we will be losing another 1-1/4″ minimum. Will this pass inspection and be allowed as ‘living’ space or is there trouble a brewing down the road? Also many doors will be limited to the same height, as trunk line runs right along girder. Would hate to have to tell the boss “I told you so”.
Main concern is wing of bathroom for toilet, in Raleigh I know there was a minimum 6′-8″ ‘head room’ requirement.
Let’s not confuse the issue with facts!
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Only your AHJ knows for sure.
I'm not in your area, but here you need 7' ceiling in a bath to pass code, and no beams less than 6'8'' i believe.
Mike
Trust in God, but row away from the rocks.
Thanks for the replies, only time will tell, sure enough the boss has more faith in inspectors than I do for turning a blind eye.Let's not confuse the issue with facts!
For basement renovations, I've been under the impression that a certain percentage of the total footprint could be below minimum ceiling heights, specifically for this reason. Is the entire ceiling below the lowest point, or is it just where the ducts have been "soffitted"? I find it hard to believe that your boss would get this far into the project without looking into this matter, or at least knowing what will fly with the local BI.
It's just where the ducts have been 'soffitted', and you don't know my boss.Let's not confuse the issue with facts!